Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Cape Cod Community College

In Massachusetts, allied health associate programs typically produce first-year earnings around $45,800—exactly what comparable programs suggest for Cape Cod Community College graduates. That's roughly $13,000 above the national median for these degrees, reflecting the state's higher healthcare wages and stronger market for allied health workers. With estimated debt of just $9,190, the financial picture looks manageable: you're looking at a debt burden equal to about 20% of first year earnings, well below thresholds that typically cause repayment stress.

The real question is what specific allied health role this degree prepares students for. "Health services" is a broad category covering everything from medical assisting to health information technology, and career prospects vary significantly by specialty. Northern Essex Community College's allied health graduates earn about $5,000 more in their first year, suggesting some programs in this category lead to better-compensated positions. The estimate here reflects the typical outcome across different allied health pathways in Massachusetts community colleges.

For families considering this route: the debt-to-earnings fundamentals look solid, but dig deeper into which specific credential or certificate track your child would pursue. A two-year degree that leads directly to licensure or certification in a growing field justifies the investment far more than a general health sciences pathway that requires additional training. Ask the school what percentage of recent graduates work in healthcare within a year and what specific job titles they hold.